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Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?

The creaking in the headliner that you are talking about, does it kind of sound like styrofoam on styrofoam rubbing. Our '04 is making a sound like that on cooler days right behind the driver side vent in the back seat. It was really bad this last winter. The roof had a little bit of ice on it and I thought it was that, but the noise persisted even with a clear roof. Also, we went on a road trip last fall along a two-lane road and used the sport-mode 4th gear for engine braking on the long descents. The trans would hold that gear for a while, then kick out, touch the gas and it'd kick in for 10 seconds, then cut back out. Took it to the dealer for our $67 free oil change, asked them about it, said it was normal. 3rd holds back fine, though.

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hey i got one for you guys i had to put a tranny in mine with 70000 on it i am here to tell you that is a piss me off ......no warrtary did find one out of a yard not so bad only $1400 after putting it in Guess i really should have thought about that before doing that smokey nueterl dorp....... LOL oh yeah there went 1st gear good thing they have the sport shift you can put it in sport shift and drive it drove it for 500 or 600 miles that way try doing that for a while but now i have the habit of driving it in sport all the time love my SRX one of the best cars i have ever bought
CADYMAN

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Well, we took a little 500 mile trip, and I was reminded again just how uncomfortable the SRX is for my long legs. I'm 6'1", and just cannot stuff my legs under the dash and still reach the steering wheel without hanging my arms out like a chimp. The only relief is the cruise control.
When we first drove a demo model around the block, I felt the cramped seating, but the sales guy said to get the adjustable pedal option, and that would fix it. Well, we did, but the pedals only adjust towards you, not farther
away.

I am actually beginning to research how I can install a wrecking yard telescope wheel in my car. I'll bet the wiring harness is all there.
Biggest deterrent would be changing the air bag, which is always scary.

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Originally Posted by The Wrench

Well, we took a little 500 mile trip, and I was reminded again just how uncomfortable the SRX is for my long legs. I'm 6'1", and just cannot stuff my legs under the dash and still reach the steering wheel without hanging my arms out like a chimp. The only relief is the cruise control.
When we first drove a demo model around the block, I felt the cramped seating, but the sales guy said to get the adjustable pedal option, and that would fix it. Well, we did, but the pedals only adjust towards you, not farther
away.

I am actually beginning to research how I can install a wrecking yard telescope wheel in my car. I'll bet the wiring harness is all there.
Biggest deterrent would be changing the air bag, which is always scary.

DG

Wrench.....I'm about 5'9" with the opposite problem. With the adjustable pedals closest to the floor and my legs comfortable, I'm still reaching uncomfortably far for the steering wheel.

I just raise the front of the seat bolster which effectively raises my knees and thighs, pulling my feet back and off the pedals. Then I move the seat forward so I can reach the pedals. As a result of moving the seat forward, I can then reach the steering wheel more comfortably. Seat adjustments are your only hope, but I'm certain you have tried every adjustment possible.

A telescoping steering wheel for me sure would be nice. When my wife climbs into the drivers seat when it is adjusted for me, she says the position is worse than the position she is placed in at the gynecologist's office.

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Cadyyman... Man - sorry to hear that! But your case is exactly why I purchased an extended warranty! I figure if GM thought the car would go 100k without a problem, they would have covered it for that long!

SRX - the sound mine makes is more like a plastic coated wire tapping against metal. I have not gotten it fixed yet - - for now I just stuck a rubber block between the headliner and the window.. works flawlessly in preventing the noise.

Wrench...
Man - I feel for you! At 5'8" the SRX seating configuration works perfectly for me... I am actually disappointed that GM didn't put Telescoping columns on the SRX - hell Caddy invented them! They should be on ALL Caddies!

But - I'm thinking it would be a LOT of work finding and retrofitting one!

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i really thought the tranny would be stronger than they are the tranny shop that put it in said the france trannys are not that good hope i dont do it again it is so hard not to have a good time they it really rains on paride of maybe putting a 4.4 liter in think i would break more stuff but be fun for a while i think

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I purchased a certified Pre-Owned SRX (2007 with 32K miles) and have had a couple of issues with it.

I had a problem with the Ultra View roof stopping while closing. This was a lubrication and roof adjustment issue. There was also a piece of weatherstripping that was distorted that needed to be replaced. It appears to have been fixed.

I have an unresolved problem of wind noise coming from what appears to be the passenger side of the car. I first thought it was related to the sound system. However, when I mute the audio, the noise continues. I only have this issue when the wind kicks up. When the wind is calm, there is no issue.

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CB..........I believe the road tests by the car mags noted wind noise coming from the side view mirrors, at least from 04 to 08. Folks on this forum have had their doors rehung for a better fit and to resolve a wind/water issue. Just some thoughts.

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With your CPO warranty that is exactly what you should do. Taking it to the dealer should yield the best results especially when under warranty. If you keep experienceing this issue you can reach out to me and I will do my best to help you.

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CB......re the UltraView stopping and reversing on an express close. The dealer got mine operating correctly again for a while. Then it reverted. But the stopping and reversing itself thing has gotten better using it a lot and with the temperatures rising in my neck of the woods.

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My SRX is going into the shop....

The Major issue is... 2 days ago car started really really rough... I quickly turned it off, restart and everything seemed OK... Yesterday, car started really really rough,and ran like it was all out of wack... again I turned it off, but this time it left a CEL... Today I had OnStar read me the code... P0008 - - researching that, comes back "Replace Timing Chain". So, at 25K miles, my SRX goes to the Hospital to see if that is the problems.

While they have it - - the stupid black piece of plastic at the top of my windshield is buckled and sticks up.. I'll be having them fix that.

I guess I'll have the 25k miles Maintenance done while they have it too.